Rungta TMT Bar Rates 2026 - Per Kg, Per Piece, Per Bundle
Rungta's Fe415, Fe500, Fe500D and Fe550 grades are priced in the range Rs. 55-63 per kg across East India. The exact number depends on grade and city. Below is the snapshot for 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm and 16 mm bars.
| Size | Grade | Price per Kg (Rs.) | Weight per Piece (kg) | Price per Piece (Rs.) | Bundle (10 pcs) (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | Fe415 | 55 | 4.74 | 260 | 2,600 |
| 8 mm | Fe500 | 58 | 4.74 | 275 | 2,750 |
| 8 mm | Fe500D | 60 | 4.74 | 284 | 2,840 |
| 8 mm | Fe550 | 63 | 4.74 | 298 | 2,980 |
| 10 mm | Fe415 | 55 | 7.40 | 407 | 4,070 |
| 10 mm | Fe500 | 58 | 7.40 | 429 | 4,290 |
| 10 mm | Fe500D | 60 | 7.40 | 444 | 4,440 |
| 10 mm | Fe550 | 63 | 7.40 | 466 | 4,660 |
| 12 mm | Fe415 | 55 | 10.66 | 586 | 5,860 |
| 12 mm | Fe500 | 58 | 10.66 | 618 | 6,180 |
| 12 mm | Fe500D | 60 | 10.66 | 640 | 6,400 |
| 12 mm | Fe550 | 63 | 10.66 | 672 | 6,720 |
| 16 mm | Fe415 | 55 | 18.94 | 1,042 | 10,420 |
| 16 mm | Fe500 | 58 | 18.94 | 1,099 | 10,990 |
| 16 mm | Fe500D | 60 | 18.94 | 1,136 | 11,360 |
| 16 mm | Fe550 | 63 | 18.94 | 1,194 | 11,940 |
All prices are quoted for a 12-meter bar, the standard length you'll get from any dealer. If you need a different length, ask for a pro-rated price - most suppliers will cut on site for a small fee.
City-Wise Rates for East India (April 2026)
| City/State | Fe415 (Rs./kg) | Fe500 (Rs./kg) | Fe500D (Rs./kg) | Fe550 (Rs./kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi, Jharkhand | 56 | 59 | 61 | 64 |
| Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 57 | 60 | 62 | 65 |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | 58 | 61 | 63 | 66 |
| Patna, Bihar | 55 | 58 | 60 | 63 |
Rungta's price spread across the four states is only Rs. 2-3 per kg. That's because the company runs its own rolling mill in Gujarat and ships directly, cutting middle-man markup.
Grade Comparison - What Do Those Fe Numbers Mean?
- Fe415 - Good for plain-cement concrete, slabs and non-load-bearing walls.
- Fe500 - Standard for RCC frames, columns and beams in residential projects.
- Fe500D - Ductile version, better seismic performance, recommended for high-rise or earthquake-zone structures.
- Fe550 - Highest yield strength, used for heavy loads, large spans and industrial floors.
Rungta's tensile test certificates are issued by the Indian Institute of Steel (IIS) and are easy to verify on their website. Don't trust a dealer who shows a photocopy of an old BIS certificate - that's the most common fraud in the trade.
Rungta vs Tata Tiscon vs JSW Neosteel - The Real Differences
All three brands meet IS 1786, but the gaps show up in price, availability and after-sale service.
| Aspect | Rungta | Tata Tiscon | JSW Neosteel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price per Kg (Fe500) | 58 | 62 | 61 |
| City-wise availability in East India | Direct depots in Bhubaneswar & Ranchi | Limited to major metros | Mainly South & West zones |
| Warranty on tensile strength | 12 months (lab-tested) | 6 months | 6 months |
| Packaging - bundle weight consistency | +/-2 % tolerance | +/-5 % tolerance | +/-4 % tolerance |
| Customer support | 24-hour hotline, on-site engineer visits | Corporate call-center only | Regional office only |
If you're building a 1,200 sq ft house in Odisha, you'll save roughly Rs. 4-5 per kg by picking Rungta over Tata. That adds up to about Rs. 30,000 on a 5-ton steel order - not trivial.
Weight Chart - Kilograms per Running Meter
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg) per Meter |
|---|---|
| 8 | 0.395 |
| 10 | 0.617 |
| 12 | 0.888 |
| 16 | 1.578 |
| 20 | 2.466 |
| 25 | 3.854 |
Use this chart when you calculate material take-off. Multiply the length of each bar (in meters) by the weight per meter, then sum up for the total kilogram requirement.
Steel Quantity Calculator - Quick How-to
1. List every member size you need (e.g., 150 pcs of 12 mm, 80 pcs of 16 mm).
2. Multiply the number of pieces by the standard length (12 m) → total meters.
3. Multiply total meters by the weight per meter from the chart above → total kg.
4. Multiply total kg by the price per kg for the grade you chose.
Example: 150 pieces of 12 mm Fe500 for a 1,500 sq ft house.
- Total meters = 150 x 12 = 1,800 m
- Total kg = 1,800 m x 0.888 kg/m = 1,598.4 kg
- Cost = 1,598.4 kg x Rs. 58/kg = Rs. 92,707
Round up to the nearest 10 kg to cover wastage and cutting loss.
Buying Guide - What Every Homeowner Should Check
- Ask for the latest BIS IS 1786 certificate and cross-check the batch number on Rungta's portal.
- Insist on a written price list that states per kg, per piece and any additional cutting fees.
- Verify the vendor's stock in your city; direct depot purchase avoids hidden transport markup.
- Check the tolerance on bundle weight - a 2 % variance is acceptable, anything higher hints at shoddy handling.
- Never settle for a "cash-only" deal without a proper receipt; many contractors use that to dodge tax and quality checks.
For a broader view of how Rungta stacks up against other brands, see our TMT Steel Brand Price Comparison 2026 and the latest Steel Rate Today in India 2026. Those pages have live city-wise tables you can bookmark.
Rungta Steel Plant and Manufacturing Footprint
Rungta Steel runs a primary integrated steel plant at Jhagadia, Gujarat, with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum. The plant uses DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) from the group's sponge iron unit at the same site, then feeds the billets into a continuous casting and rolling mill. This backward integration is why Rungta can undercut the listed brands on price without losing margin - they are not buying billets from the market like JSW Neosteel or SAIL SEQR do. The brand also operates satellite rolling units in Bhubaneswar and Ranchi, which handle the cut-and-bend work for East India customers. If you order a custom stirrup or bent column cage from Rungta, the work is usually done at the Bhubaneswar satellite and dispatched within 48 hours.
Quality checks at the Jhagadia plant include on-line ultrasonic testing of every bar, dimensional checks at 1-metre intervals, and a tensile test sample pulled every 50 tonnes. The test certificate lists the bar's actual yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elongation percentage, and chemical composition. Each bundle carries a unique QR code that links to the test certificate on Rungta's portal. Scan the QR on site, and you get a PDF of the lab test for the exact heat number on that bundle. That is the highest level of traceability you will find in the Indian TMT market.
How Rungta Compares on Seismic Performance
For houses built in seismic zones III, IV and V (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand, North-East India, parts of Gujarat, Delhi-NCR and the Himalayan belt), the ductility of the rebar matters more than the yield strength. The 'D' in Fe500D and Fe550D stands for 'Ductile'. IS 1786 mandates a minimum elongation of 12% for Fe415, 12% for Fe500, 16% for Fe500D and 14.5% for Fe550. Rungta consistently reports 18-22% elongation on its Fe500D bars, which is well above the IS minimum and on par with Tata Tiscon. Higher elongation means the bar can stretch further before it fails, which translates to longer warning time in a quake and a more gradual collapse - the difference between walking out of the house and being crushed under it.
For high-rise towers and large-span commercial projects, engineers often specify Fe500D or Fe550. For a typical 1,200 sq ft G+1 house in a Zone III city like Lucknow or Patna, Fe500D is the right pick. Fe415 is acceptable only for ground-floor slabs that are not load-bearing. I have seen contractors save Rs. 1,500-2,000 on a 5-ton order by using Fe415 instead of Fe500D, then charge the homeowner for the same steel. Always check the bundle tag - it will have 'Fe500D' printed on it, and a sub-standard bar will be missing the 'D'.
What to Watch Out For in the East India Market
The TMT market in Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar has a unique problem: re-rolling mill scrap. Small units take old construction scrap, melt it in induction furnaces, and re-roll it into 'TMT bars' that look like the real product. These bars fail the bend test (they crack at 180 degrees around a 3D mandrel), have inconsistent rib depth, and weigh 3-5% less than a genuine bar of the same nominal size. A 12mm scrap bar typically weighs 9.8 kg per piece instead of the standard 10.66 kg. On a 5-ton order, the contractor pockets Rs. 25,000-30,000 by short-weighing you. The Rungta and Tata Tiscon certifications are tied to QR codes, so always scan before unloading. If the dealer refuses to let you scan, walk away.
Another common fraud is the 'substitution' trick. You order Fe500D, the dealer delivers Fe500 at the same price, and you never notice unless you bend-test a sample. The difference in ductility only shows up in a quake, by which time it is too late. Always weigh 5 random bars from a bundle on a calibrated scale when the truck arrives. If any bar is more than 2% below the standard weight (4.74 kg for 8mm, 7.40 kg for 10mm, 10.66 kg for 12mm, 18.94 kg for 16mm), reject the entire lot and call Rungta's regional office directly. They will send an inspector within 24 hours and replace the stock from their own depot.
Recent Price Movement and Forecast for Q3 2026
Rungta Steel prices moved up by roughly Rs. 3 per kg between January and June 2026, in line with the industry trend. The increase was driven by a Rs. 1,500/tonne hike in iron ore prices from the Odisha and Jharkhand mines, and a 6% increase in domestic coal prices. Tata Tiscon and JSW Neosteel mirrored the hike within 2-3 weeks. For Q3 2026, my forecast is stable to slightly softer prices. Iron ore is expected to cool off after the monsoon, and the new DRI capacity coming online in Raipur and Bellary will add 2 million tonnes of sponge iron supply by October. That should bring the Fe500 price back to Rs. 56-58 per kg range by November 2026.
If you are planning a project that will start in October 2026, consider placing a token advance booking with Rungta in September. Most authorized dealers offer a Rs. 1-2 per kg discount on advance bookings over 5 tonnes, and they lock the price for 60 days. This is the single biggest discount you will find on branded TMT in East India, and it bypasses the contractor markup that usually adds Rs. 3-5 per kg on the final bill.
Bottom line: if you're on a tight budget but still need reliable ductility, grab Fe500D from Rungta. It's Rs. 2-3 cheaper per kg than the big names, the weight tolerance is tight, and you get a local depot for quick delivery. Anything else is just paying for a brand name.
